I am interested in adding a assymetrical cruising spinaker to my sail inventory on Elena Lua, a 1990 Hunter 335. This model is a fractional rig with a 100% roller furling jib. The specs page in this website for the Hunter 335 show the I dimension as 39'2". I have to assume that is the fractional dimension of the forestay. I have noticed that the sheave for an additional halyard is just above the jib halyard sheave. I am looking at a ready-made Gennaker by Cruising Direct and the 2 sizes that come the closest have an (I) of 36' and 42'. Anybody have any experience with this kind of downwind sail? Cap'n Brent S/V Elena Lua http://www.elenalua.homestead.com
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Measure Twice, Cut Once
An old carpenter/machinist saying is "measure twice, cut once". Editorial comment: Recommend one not assume the measurements listed in the specifications are the same as your boat - although they probably are. Use them for comparing prices but prior to ordering recommend they be verified. Don't know anything about Cruising Direct except they are competitively priced. The North web site for spinnakers show that various types of asymetricals are available for the cruising sailor: http://na.northsails.com/Racing_Sails/asym__spinnakers.html An interesting and informative graph for various cuts of asymetrical spinakers is below. Not all asymetrical are cut the same and trying to get information about how a sail is cut, that is "code", is difficult from some lofts. For example, Lee Sails, a cheap offshore loft, either don't know what wind angles their sails are good for or they won't tell you. Since Cruising Direct is a part of North Sails I would assume they could tell you what Code their sail is designed for. For double-handed sailing I'd assume you'd be looking at something in the Code 2A and 3A range. 2A if your course downwind tends to be mostly astern and 3A if it is mostly more abeam.
An old carpenter/machinist saying is "measure twice, cut once". Editorial comment: Recommend one not assume the measurements listed in the specifications are the same as your boat - although they probably are. Use them for comparing prices but prior to ordering recommend they be verified. Don't know anything about Cruising Direct except they are competitively priced. The North web site for spinnakers show that various types of asymetricals are available for the cruising sailor: http://na.northsails.com/Racing_Sails/asym__spinnakers.html An interesting and informative graph for various cuts of asymetrical spinakers is below. Not all asymetrical are cut the same and trying to get information about how a sail is cut, that is "code", is difficult from some lofts. For example, Lee Sails, a cheap offshore loft, either don't know what wind angles their sails are good for or they won't tell you. Since Cruising Direct is a part of North Sails I would assume they could tell you what Code their sail is designed for. For double-handed sailing I'd assume you'd be looking at something in the Code 2A and 3A range. 2A if your course downwind tends to be mostly astern and 3A if it is mostly more abeam.
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Because of the prices they offer, I don't think you get a choice of design. If you did, they would ask for your I dimension and make they sail to your boat. As it is they offer what they offer, a simple choice of several sizes, and you pick what is close. If you want a sail designed for your boat, you should talk to a local sailmaker. Of course, it would cost more, but that's your trade off.
Because of the prices they offer, I don't think you get a choice of design. If you did, they would ask for your I dimension and make they sail to your boat. As it is they offer what they offer, a simple choice of several sizes, and you pick what is close. If you want a sail designed for your boat, you should talk to a local sailmaker. Of course, it would cost more, but that's your trade off.
check out LEE SAILS!
They have a web site and their prices are very reasonable http://www3.leesails.com/ semper fi and have fun
They have a web site and their prices are very reasonable http://www3.leesails.com/ semper fi and have fun
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